2001 NISSAN X-TRAIL Service Repair Manual

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b. At the same time, make sure that the mating marks on camshaft
sprockets are located as shown in the figure.
●If not, rotate crankshaft pulley one

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17. Remove timing chain with the following procedure.
a. Push  in  tensioner  plunger.  Reinsert  a  stopper  pin  into  hole  on
tensioner body to fix chain tensioner and remo

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Timing Chain
Check  timing  chain  for  cracks  or  serious  wear.  If  a  malfunction is
detected, replace it.
Balancer Unit

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2. Tighten mounting bolt in the numerical order shown in the figure
with the following procedure, and install balancer unit.
CAUTION:
When  reusing  a  mounting  bolt,  check

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5. Install timing chain and related parts.
●Install by lining up mating marks on each sprocket and timing
chain.
NOTE:
Before  installing  chain  te

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d. Tighten  mounting  bolts  in  the  numerical  order  shown  in  the  fig-
ure.
e. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to specified torque.
CAUTION:
Be  sure  to  w

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●Secure crankshaft pulley with a pulley holder, and tighten the bolt.
●Perform angle tightening with the following procedure.
a. Apply new engine

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CAMSHAFT
CAMSHAFT
PFP:13001
Removal and InstallationEBS00LS2
CAUTION:
Apply new engine oil to parts marked in illustration before installation.
REMOVAL
The following procedure describes rem